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Can albuterol via breathing treatment and a proair inhaler cause thrush of the mouth if used a lot? major anxiety i read meds and hiv can cause it

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Albuterol: Prolonged use of albuterol can cause thrush as one of its side effects.

Answered 11/5/2018

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